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A Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Game Is Shutting Down Soon
Scopely has announced that the mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will shut down on October 15, 2026. The game will be delisted from digital stores on August 23, and players can use in-game currency until August 16. This shutdown occurs as Warner Bros. Discovery is in the process of being acquired by Paramount.
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The Writers Guild of America has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. Separately, a lawsuit claims Meta Platforms made layoff decisions using AI rather than human judgment.
The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The Writers Guild of America is taking legal action to prevent the potential merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. The union's lawsuit aims to block the consolidation of media assets overseen by a single family.
Hollywood still has time to avoid the gaming industry's disastrous consolidation endgame
The article draws parallels between Hollywood's historical consolidation and the current state of the gaming industry, highlighting the risks of fewer companies controlling more assets. It discusses the potential negative impacts of mergers, such as layoffs and reduced creative diversity, using examples like Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. California's lawsuit to block the latter merger is presented as a potential regulatory intervention.
US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)
A coalition of 12 US state attorneys general is suing Paramount Skydance to block its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing violations of antitrust laws. The states argue the merger would stifle competition, reduce content quality, and harm movie theaters. Paramount Skydance contends the lawsuit misapplies antitrust laws and that the merger is necessary to compete with streaming giants like Netflix. The acquisition would also transfer ownership of Warner Bros. Games, including studios like NetherRealm Studios and Portkey Games, to Paramount Skydance.
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Twelve state Attorneys General are suing to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The article also briefly mentions Grand Theft Auto VI and The Last Blockbuster.
State AGs sue to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A dozen state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The legal action aims to prevent the consolidation of these major media companies.
Midjourney wants the Hollywood studios that sued it to show the court how they use AI
AI image generator Midjourney is requesting that Hollywood studios Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Universal Pictures disclose how they are using artificial intelligence. This request comes as part of ongoing lawsuits filed by these studios against Midjourney.
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The United Kingdom is reportedly considering intervention in the potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Global. This development suggests significant regulatory scrutiny over the proposed business transaction.
House of the Dragon season 3 ratings are down on season 2, but it's certainly not a disaster
House of the Dragon season 3 premiered with 21.5 million viewers across its first three days, an 8% decrease from season 2's 23.4 million. While not a disaster, the drop is attributed to factors like the World Cup, perceived season 2 'wheelspinning,' and long gaps between seasons. Despite behind-the-scenes tensions between George R.R. Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal, the season has received strong critical reviews.
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Denmu has announced a $50 million fund aimed at supporting game developers. Separately, reports indicate that the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is nearing approval from EU antitrust regulators.
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US Senators are urging the FCC to prevent the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery from proceeding. Separately, Roblox has outlined its new payment structure for creators involved in brand integrations.
Scooby-Doo content has been announced for Dead by Daylight
Behaviour Interactive has announced that content based on the Scooby-Doo franchise will be coming to Dead by Daylight in the near future as a new cosmetic Collection. While details are scarce, the developer teased the crossover during the game's 10th-anniversary celebration, noting it as one of the most anticipated collections. This announcement also coincided with a tease for a Diablo 4 crossover collection set for October 2026.
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Separately, AMD has reportedly met its 2030 earnings targets two years ahead of schedule, indicating strong financial performance.
The UK is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The UK government is investigating Paramount's potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The scrutiny indicates a review of the business deal by regulatory authorities.
US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
Multiple U.S. states, including California led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, are reportedly planning to sue to block the proposed takeover of Paramount by Warner Bros. Discovery. The probe into the deal began shortly after its announcement.
MIA action-adventure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin resurfaces in the hands of noted katana enthusiasts Platinum Games
Platinum Games is now developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, published by Paramount Games Studio, following layoffs at the original developer Black Forest Games. This action-adventure game is expected to be a grim adaptation of the comic book series. The article also touches on recent corporate restructuring within Paramount and Skydance, including layoffs and a return-to-office policy.
Paramount Skydance Is Buying Mortal Kombat And Batman, But That’s Not All It’s Doing To Expand Its Gaming Footprint
Paramount Skydance is expanding its gaming footprint by establishing a new in-house studio, Paramount Games Studio, which will announce its first AAA title at Summer Game Fest. Existing studios Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media will be integrated into the new entity. The company is also in the process of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery's game portfolio, which includes major franchises.
A New Game Of Thrones Game Is Out Today On Mobile
Warner Bros. Games and HBO have launched Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the House of the Dragon prequel series. Set 172 years before Game of Thrones, players hatch, raise, and command dragons in battle to dominate Westeros, featuring characters from the show and original content.
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This article touches on two separate business-related events in the entertainment industry. It mentions how to watch the upcoming Take-Two Interactive earnings call, which is likely to discuss Grand Theft Auto 6. Additionally, it notes a warning from Senate Democrats to the FCC regarding foreign influence in the potential deal between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.